2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-46-Year-Old Female With Five Degree Varus Alignment and Medial Meniscus Root Tear Plus Medial G-2 Chondral Changes Not Responding to Nonoperative Treatment Discussion & Voting

46-Year-Old Female With Five Degree Varus Alignment and Medial Meniscus Root Tear Plus Medial G-2 Chondral Changes Not Responding to Nonoperative Treatment Discussion & Voting

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The discussion revolved around the treatment of acute root tears in patients without virus alignment or arthritis. The consensus among the speakers was that nonoperative treatment is not recommended, and surgery, specifically root repair, is favored for the best chance of healing and long-term correction. Techniques and rehabilitation strategies were also discussed, with an emphasis on patient compliance and understanding the need for non-weight bearing post-op. The debate culminated in a voting session on the preferred treatment approach.

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Concept Meniscus Root Tear

Concept Meniscal Root Tear Repair

Concept Nonoperative Treatment

Concept Operative Treatment

Concept High Tibial Osteotomy

Keywords

acute root tears

nonoperative treatment

surgery

root repair

rehabilitation strategies

Meniscus Root Tear

Meniscal Root Tear Repair

Nonoperative Treatment

Operative Treatment

High Tibial Osteotomy